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P295 LSC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear calipers corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 121,879 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear calipers corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,961 miles

Both rear calipers heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 118,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both rear calipers heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 115,411 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded crossaxle front abs pump to mastercylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,088 miles

Both rear inner sills at jacking points corroded.

Handbrake just met efficiency, low on o/s.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Small tear front wiper blade.

Pass 27 May 2014 107,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2014 107,545 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 103,327 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 99,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o,s,r wheel slightly dragging

Pass 19 May 2011 97,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 94,730 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 94,720 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 91,299 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 85,231 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 85,222 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 May 2006 80,352 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P295 LSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P295 LSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P295 LSC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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